Kyle Walker has thanked Manchester City after he completed a loan move to AC Milan for the rest of the season, Afrosport reports.
The 34-year-old England fullback asked to leave City with his last appearance coming in the 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham at the start of the year.
Man City have now accepted a loan offer from Milan that has an option to buy him in the summer for €5 million.
Walker took to Instagram to post a message of thanks to different personnel he has worked worked with in his almost eight years at the Etihad Stadium.
“A huge thank you to so many people, the coaching staff, the kit men and all the backroom staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes,” he said.
“You make every day enjoyable and provide the platform for us to perform at our best.
“To my team-mates, from the moment I walked through the door I felt at home. Thank you for the great memories and for all the success we have shared together. You are friends, but also family for life.
“To Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing in me and working so hard to bring me here in 2017. Together, we’ve celebrated 17 trophies, and your guidance has helped shape me into the player I am today. I’ll be forever grateful.”
Walker leaves Man City having made 319 appearances for the club, winning 17 titles including four consecutive Premier League titles and a historic treble during the 2022-23 season.